This Reject Has Got Herself a Job!

Well it's official boys and girls.

I'm no longer a writer/student. Well, based on my graduation post a few months back, you guys knew that.

But I'm officially joining the ranks of writers with a day job! Or if my future bosses are reading this...Writers with a career path! (Day job just has a better ring to it amongst my literary peers). At the moment I'm going to consider this a total "YAY, I'm a big girl!" moment. Some writers will probably say that they can't wait to quit their day job and spend all day writing.

BUT (and who knows, this disillusioned idea could totally backfire in my face down the road--after a few years of the daily grind)

I'd be pretty bored sitting at home writing all day, especially since life is what truly gets the juices flowing to write. I like to think work and daily life in general are ripe with potential. Like for example, that girl you work with, you know, the one managing to bend over in front of the male boss at the most opportune (or inopportune moments), she'd make an interesting character. Or how 'bout the guy that seems to stand guard beside the snack machine. No matter who goes up there, he always makes friendly conversation. But it's like he's trying to make sure no one else gets the Cheez-its.

Sometimes the daily and the mundane can surprise you. Ideas can strike at any moment. (The shower is my personal favorite).

All I'm saying is I'm super excited to be starting my new job! YAY! And you never know, I could come up with a great story idea because of it. Being out and about, a part of the world outside school will bring me in contact with unique people, people I may not have encountered before...perfect character fodder.

And I'm feeling quite blessed and lucky today.

Have a Happy Thursday lovelies! <3

~Liz

Writerly Graduate. Oh YEAH!!

Well guys, it's official.

I'VE GRADUATED!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

It's been four (super fun/crazy/ridiculous/fast/inspiring/loving/sweet/embarrassing/lovable) years. I've reached a point in my life where I must wonder, "what now?" Seriously--what do I do with the rest of my life without college life to monopolize my time? I don't think I ever truly understood the meaning of bittersweet until now.

A few months back I talked about goals.

So far I've decided goals are awesome, but be prepared to throw them out the window when your dreams, wants, and desires decide to deviate. What I'm starting to realize is it's okay to change my mind and want something different.

We're all navigating life. And right now? I'm just happy I made it DOMINATED the last four years.

I truly believe the best is yet to come.

So for all those hanging out in the query trenches or the agent sub limbo or heck maybe even 5th-book-will-my-editor-love-it-or-hate-it purgatory--just remember--the best is yet to come.

"Things always have a way of working out. Never underestimate the power of prayer, faith, and love."

Cheers!

~Liz